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Is Greenfield, California Safe?

Population 21,138 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Greenfield is a smaller community of 21,138 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,517 per 100K.

Greenfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreenfieldCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate312.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1851.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1517.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate296.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

216.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

312/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1852/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greenfield

Violent crime in Greenfield is close to the national average. The rate of 312.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1851.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,517 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greenfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary355
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,517
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft296
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Greenfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenfield
312.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenfield
1851.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Greenfield Safety

Is Greenfield safe?
Not especially. Greenfield earns a C with a crime rate of 216.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Greenfield?
216.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 312.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1851.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greenfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Greenfield's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,517 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Greenfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greenfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greenfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greenfield?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Greenfield's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Greenfield compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Greenfield ranks behind about 68% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Greenfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Greenfield?
Bad. A C grade and 216.4 per-thousand rate put Greenfield below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 312 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greenfield?
312.3 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (70), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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